Today is officially the day workers 'check out' of work as thoughts for the festive period slow productivity.

According to research, Monday December 18, will see a sharp dip in workplace productivity, with as many as 57 per cent admitting to ‘downing tools’, as people gear up for the festive season.

The survey, carried out by HR analytics company Peakon, suggests that with Christmas firmly on the horizon, employee workrate will take a large nosedive thanks to a whole raft of distrations.

Online shopping for Christmas presents and planning for Christmas Day and a festive break are three of the main items listed by over 2,000 people surveyed that keep them from their regular work duties.

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Workplace activities such as the office Secret Santa and the possibility of a little Christmas tipple also affect productivity today, with even a small percentage - around 4 per cent - calling in sick.

So Glasgow workers, if you're reading this you are no doubt one of the workers being 'less productive'... but we don't mind, it's Christmas after all.